50 Essex Street
K-12 School in Cambridge, MA
BEUDO · reporting year 2018
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 16 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 134.2 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 169.3 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 191 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | — |
| Electricity | 122,912 kWh |
| Natural gas | 30,492 therms |
| Water use | 182 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 25,840 sq ft |
| Source record | cambridge:B1888:2018 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018latest | 16 | +8 | 134.2 kBtu/ft² | 191 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 8 | ±0 | 129.8 kBtu/ft² | 187 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 8 | -91 | 140.1 kBtu/ft² | 200 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 99 | 13.4 kBtu/ft² | 27 tCO₂e |
Compliance context
BEUDO
Cambridge's 2023 BEUDO amendments require large non-residential buildings to cut emissions to net zero by 2035–2050, with compliance obligations starting from 2025 reporting.
Ownership
Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston
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Location
- Address
- 50 Essex Street
- City
- Cambridge
- State
- Massachusetts
- Coordinates
- 42.36750, -71.10090
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 50 Essex Street's energy grade?
50 Essex Street scores 16 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band D (Lowest band (1–54)) — in its 2018 Cambridge disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does 50 Essex Street use?
Its 2018 site energy-use intensity was 134.2 kBtu/ft² (169.3 kBtu/ft² source) across 25,840 sq ft, including 122,912 kWh of electricity and 30,492 therms of natural gas.
What are 50 Essex Street's carbon emissions?
50 Essex Street reported 191 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions for 2018. Cambridge's 2023 BEUDO amendments require large non-residential buildings to cut emissions to net zero by 2035–2050, with compliance obligations starting from 2025 reporting.
Dataset updated . Source: Building Energy Use Disclosure Ordinance (BEUDO) disclosure, record cambridge:B1888:2018.